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How Organizations Can Increase Profitability

A version of this article first appeared on EideBailly.com. Business leaders are prioritizing growth, technology, workforce, and financial performance over the next year. These areas are also of extreme importance to profitability. After all, the more profitable your business is, the more you can invest in opportunities

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Francis and Nilson Join United Prairie Bank

(Mankato, MN) November 19, 2024 – United Prairie Bank is pleased to announce the appointments of Glen Francis and Rick Nilson to its board of directors. With over 50 years of experience in the construction industry, including 40 years in management and ownership roles, Glen

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Advocacy
Legislature Adjourns to Conclude Historic Session

The end of the 2023-24 session was extraordinary and acrimonious, capping two years of single party control of state government; record budget surpluses and spending; a sweeping, progressive policy agenda; and unfortunately, a more partisan state Capitol than many of us have witnessed or experienced.

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Business Development
Nonprofits, Units of Government, and Public Agencies Eligible to Apply for $10,000-50,000 Grants Made Available Through the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation and the Otto Bremer Trust

A total of $750,000 in grants are available to eligible organizations that are directly responding to immediate challenges in their communities. A partnership between the Otto Bremer Trust and Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation will award grants of $10,000 to $50,000 to organizations doing work within

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